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AE16 MHY

2016 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,320 mi
Last recorded111,320 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 MHY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 111,320 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 111,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 85,254 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 74,182 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 61,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 52,687 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 39,866 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 25,654 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 25,654 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AE16 MHY is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 48,156 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE16 MHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 10 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE16 MHY registered?

AE16 MHY is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AE16 MHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 MHY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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